Laura H. Koritz

Wednesday

Mar 20, 2013 at 12:20 PMMar 20, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Laura H. Koritz, 58, of Springfield, and formerly of Pontiac, died at 11:18 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013, at her home.Cremation rites will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, Springfield, with Rev. John Morrisette officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.Laura was born July 14, 1954, in Pontiac, the daughter of Stow E. and Ethel (VanOrt) Symon. She married Ronald L. Koritz on Aug. 29, 1992, in Springfield. He survives.She is also survived by one daughter, Patricia Kortiz of Springfield; two brothers, Phillip (Natalie) Symon of North Royalton, Ohio, and Randolph S. (Elanys) Symon of Trenton, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents.Laura attended Pontiac Township High School and graduated from Southeast High School in Springfield. She went on to receive her Associate’s Degree from Lincoln Land Community College and her Bachelor’s Degree in marketing from Western Illinois University. She was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois until her retirement in 1998. Laura was a member of Lakeside Christian Church and participated in the MS Society Walk. She enjoyed spending time with her daughter, antique shopping, collecting dachshunds and horse figurines and reading the newspaper. She was also an avid Cubs fan.Memorial contributions may be made to a church of donor’s choice or MS Walk, P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284.Online condolences may be made at butlerfuneralhomes.com.